žžClaymation is the generalized term for clay animation a form of stop animation using clayžhttp://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-animation.htmžThe term claymation was coined by its creator, Will Vinton, owner of an animation studio that worked with clay artists to create clay animation. žClaymation involves using objects or characters sculpted from clay or other moldable material, and then taking a series of still pictures that are replayed in rapid succession to create the illusion of movement. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-raisin.htm

We explored clay animation as a technique for digital storytelling. Our class working on developing a theme, putting together an animation plan, creating scenes and clay objects, then animating them using a digital camera. We then used these projects as a way to launch our writing projects. We’re not done yet though. We are now working on a few projects animating our favorite chapters from our Author Studies of E.B. White and Beverly Cleary! Stay tuned for more!